SEOUL, Dec. 13 (Korea Bizwire) – Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year since its debut in 2013, the National Dance Company of Korea proudly presents its signature repertoire, “Mukhyang” (“Scent of Ink”), returning to the Haeoreum Grand Theater after a triumphant North American tour four years ago. “Mukhyang” stands as a sublime fusion of traditional [...]
DONGDUCHEON, Dec. 13 (Korea Bizwire) – In a heartening display on Wednesday, members of the 2nd Infantry Division, donned in blue aprons, volunteered their time to deliver essential briquettes to families facing hardships in Dongducheon. A commendable turnout of over 180 soldiers actively participated, distributing 2,500 briquettes among nine deserving families. Officers and enlisted personnel formed [...]
HAMYANG, Dec. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – Hamyang dried persimmons, known as “gotgam” or dried peeled persimmons, once praised by King Gojong as a delicacy, have made their inaugural appearance at an auction. Renowned for their exquisite taste and historical significance as offerings to various kings during the Joseon Dynasty, they were affectionately dubbed “Gojongshi,” signifying [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – Kia’s expansive electric Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV), the EV9, has recently been recognized as the safest car in Europe. The announcement came on Thursday, with Kia revealing that the EV9, introduced in March of this year, has secured a five-star rating from the European New Car Assessment Program (Euro [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 6 (Korea Bizwire) – Hyundai Motor Co., South Korea’s largest automaker, said Wednesday it has released a face-lifted version of its Tucson SUV. The front features a redesigned grille with angular shapes, and its rear bumper molding and skid plate have been expanded horizontally, Hyundai said in a statement. Inside, the face-lifted model [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 5 (Korea Bizwire) – The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced on Tuesday the installation of complimentary Arisu vending machines at Seoul Station Plaza in Jung-gu, Seoul, a support center for the homeless. The term “Arisu” originates from an old Korean word denoting the Han River and the Yalu River, now serving as the brand [...]
SEOUL, Dec 5 (Korea Bizwire) – A press conference was convened at Seoul Station Plaza on the afternoon of December 4 to announce the 2023 Homeless Memorial Action, organized by the 2023 Homeless Memorial Action Coordinating Committee. The participants of this initiative are committed to engaging in activities aimed at bolstering the human rights and [...]
SEOUL, Dec 5 (Korea Bizwire) –To make it easier for tourists in Seoul, the subway system has set up a “foreign language simultaneous conversation system” using fancy tech like artificial intelligence. They started testing it on Line 4 at Myeongdong Station on December 4. At first, they put the system in the customer safety room [...]
ULSAN, Dec. 03 (Korea Bizwire) – Ulsan, a prominent migratory birding destination in Korea, announced on Saturday the commencement of daily operations for an ecological education center dedicated to rooks (Corvus frugilegus) at the Taehwa River Ecotourism Experience Center throughout December. The Taehwa River Ecotourism Council will oversee the center, serving as a comprehensive Biological [...]
YONGIN, Dec. 01 (Korea Bizwire) – Ai Bao, the renowned mama panda celebrated for being Fu Bao’s mother, made headlines by giving birth to twin sisters Rui Bao and Hui Bao, in July this year. This heartwarming moment has earned her a spot among TIME magazine’s Top 100 Photos of the Year in the United [...]